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This resolution recognizes and commends Cynthia Robinson Alexander for her exceptional leadership as interim president of Savannah State University (SSU), a historically Black college (HBCU), during her tenure beginning July 1, 2023. The resolution highlights her significant achievements, including attracting and retaining students, increasing enrollment for the first time since 2019, implementing a shared governance framework, and securing substantial funding and partnerships. Specifically, Alexander is praised for revitalizing the Student Success Center, expanding academic programs in fields like forensic science, securing nearly $900 million in federal funding, and establishing the university's first partnership with the King and Queen of the Netherlands. She is also credited with overseeing important campus improvements, such as stadium renovations and infrastructure projects totaling millions of dollars. The resolution emphasizes her 30 years of leadership experience in business and higher education, her collaborative leadership style, and her commitment to institutional excellence. The Senate formally recognizes her dedicated service and extends best wishes for her continued success, with the Secretary of the Senate directed to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70643